REEL Awards

New for 2019, the Regional Economic Educator & Leadership (REEL) Awards will honor outstanding teachers across Florida that deliver personal finance and economic education in their classrooms each day. In partnership with three of our affiliate Centers for Economic and Financial Education – the University of South Florida in Tampa Bay, Florida State College at Jacksonville and Miami Dade College – REEL takes a closer look, at a local level, at a teacher’s achievements, leadership, and commitment to economic and financial education. These factors will determine the nominations, and after careful review, our 2019 REEL teachers.

How are the REEL Teachers picked?

Unlike previous awards ceremonies, most of the REEL Teachers will be chosen by their local Centers

Each Center will determine eligibility within their region – this varies from region to region

Criteria could include workshop attendance, FCEE program participation, school or district leadership, awards and recognition

No projects will be required or accepted for this year’s programs

What are the REEL Awards?

The REEL Awards program will be individually hosted at each of the three participating Centers for Economic and Financial Education in partnership with local sponsors, the Federal Reserve, and the FCEE

REEL Awards will include cash prizes and a celebratory meal for winners and their guests

Each Ceremony will honor educators from K-5, Middle School and High School

How do I know if I am a REEL Teacher?

In the coming weeks, each Center and/or the FCEE will be reaching out to individuals with invitations to attend if they are a finalist

This year the events are invite only, but all winners can expect to bring a plus one

What if my local Center isn’t participating/I don’t have a Center/ I wasn’t chosen by my Center this year… am I excluded?

Not necessarily! Two of our BIGGEST awards are open to ALL teachers statewide! We will still be looking for our 2019 Charles C. Harper Economic Educator of the Year and our 2019 FCEE Program Advisor of the Year recognizing their outstanding participation and proven success utilizing the various programs the FCEE provides. See details below.

How does the candidate show leadership at a state and local level in economic education?(required)

Please list any economic workshops or professional development attended by candidate:(required)

Describe how the candidate supports other teachers through economics:(required)

How is the candidate a leader in education?(required)

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Select Method: (If applicable, please show state standards that were met on a separate sheet of paper)

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Florida Council on Economic Education

ATTN: REEL Awards

501 S. Dakota Ave. Ste. 1

Tampa, FL 33606

DISCLAIMER: Submitted materials will remain property of the FCEE, please make copies of all documents you wish to retain. By submitting your application, you certify that the materials submitted are original and that you have the right to copy and distribute them. You authorize FCEE to use, reproduce, publish and distribute all or any portions of the materials submitted as it sees fit.

WhichFCEE programs or competitions did you utilize this year?(required)

Number of Participating Students (overall):(required)

Please describe how you used the competition/program in your classroom:(required)

Student Results(required)

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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Upload Supporting Documents (DOC, PPT, PDF files)

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Upload Supporting Visuals (Photos, Videos, JPEGs)

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To Mail Supporting Documents, Forward to Address Below:

Florida Council on Economic Education

ATTN: REEL Awards

501 S. Dakota Ave. Ste. 1

Tampa, FL 33606

DISCLAIMER: Submitted materials will remain property of the FCEE, please make copies of all documents you wish to retain. By submitting your application, you certify that the materials submitted are original and that you have the right to copy and distribute them. You authorize FCEE to use, reproduce, publish and distribute all or any portions of the materials submitted as it sees fit.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for a fun and easy way to engage with local teachers? Contact the FCEE to discuss sponsorship opportunities including, giveaways, bag stuffers, and event sponsorships. 813-289-8489 or Info@fcee.org

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Testimonials

“I had a wonderful time [at the Governor’s Awards]. The food was incredible, the speaker was hilarious, and the park was fun. I am encouraged to enter again next year. Thank you!”Kelly Morales (Orange County Schools)

“I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for providing the stock market challenge for our students here at Brookside. . Although my students are only 6th graders, many of them were very stimulated by this activity.”Violet Heacox (Sarasota Schools)

I would like to personally thank everyone who had a part in the Governor’s Award program. It was out of this world to have leaders in our community treat educators with so much respect. It was amazing to hear all the excellent programs that other teachers have designed ….Amber Norris (Hillsborough County Schools)

“Participating in and attending the Governor’s Awards makes you want to do better, to present financial lessons in a more innovative, challenging, realistic way.”Colleen Young (Pinellas County Schools)

“Excellent dinner and program. Nice prizes and plenty of time to enjoy them.”Ben Saxon (Marion County Schools)

“What you do for Escambia County and all of Florida is phenominal!! Again, thank you.”Barbara Martin (Escambia County Schools)

“If students could comprehend the value of career education and be exposed to opportunities through programs such as FCEE offers, than our classrooms would be full year round.”Cheryl Guldenschuh (Pinellas County Technical Education)

“The Governor’s Awards Ceremony has inspired me to do more in the area of Social Studies. I am a 2nd grade teacher and while Reading, Writing, and Math, and Science are our main focus, I am encouraged to plan more economics in my lessons along with those subject areas because our economy does effect our children, even at their young age.”Cynthia Gadson (Hillsborough Schools)

“I want to thank you for the beautiful program and meal. No one can say that we were not treated exceptionally well. I sincerely appreciate everything!”Laura Coffee (Polk County Schools)

“Stock Market Challenge – Thank you so much, we are going to sign up to participate. My students have always participated and have enjoyed it tremendously!”Charndra Carias (Lee County Schools)